This atom in its unbound state has four valence electrons. These electrons readily form single, double, and even triple bonds among themselves to become stable. This atom is:  

A.  carbon.
B.  hydrogen.
C.  oxygen.
D.  nitrogen.
E.  phosphorus.


A.  carbon.

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